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Dongfeng Nissan’s N-series NEV output hits 100,000 units as JV brands fight back in China
This comes about 14 months after the launch of the N7 electric sedan, the first model in Dongfeng Nissan’s N series. Read more…
Li Auto sets June 23 launch for new L8 SUV, shifting to five-seat layout and in-house chip
The new Li L8 drops the six-seat design in favor of a five-seat layout, offering a CLTC battery-only range of 430 km. Read more…
Smart launches #6 EHD hybrid sedan in China with prices starting at $26,250
The Smart #6 EHD hybrid sedan offers a combined driving range of up to 1,810 km, with LiDAR as standard across all variants. Read more…
Nio Onvo launches updated L60 SUV with in-house chip at lower starting price
The updated Onvo L60 starts at 192,800 yuan ($28,440) with battery included, 6.8% lower than its predecessor, with deliveries set to begin on June 12. Read more…
Chinese regulators summon automakers over suspected ‘irrational competition’
China requires carmakers to strictly comply with pricing regulations, strengthen price compliance and enhance product quality control. Read more…
CATL enters nuclear fusion race with investment in startup Beta Fusion
CATL led a seed funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan in Beta Fusion, marking the power battery giant’s first investment in a nuclear fusion company. Read more…
Geely begins local production of hot-selling EX2 electric hatchback in Brazil
The Geely EX2, sold as the Xingyuan in China, becomes the second model Geely produces locally in Brazil. Read more…
Top battery makers’ shares in China in May: CATL 46.14%, BYD 16.56%
CATL remained China’s largest power battery maker in May, though its share edged down 0.51 percentage points from April. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao files first sedan Formula S series ahead of Q3 launch
Fang Cheng Bao filed the Formula S and its shooting brake variant, the Formula S GT, marking a key step in its expansion into the sedan market. Read more…
Geely’s Starship 7 EV hits market at under $15,000 in latest push into budget electric SUV segment
Geely Galaxy launched the Starship 7 EV electric SUV with a limited-time starting price of 99,800 yuan ($14,730). Read more…
China’s NEV retail sales fall 14% in first week of June as penetration climbs to 66.7%
China’s passenger NEV retail sales totaled 152,000 units during June 1-7, down 14% year-on-year but up 8% from the same period last month. Read more…
BYD’s flagship sedan Da Han shows up in regulatory filing with length of over 5.2 meters
The BYD Da Han is more than 5.2 meters long, with the all-wheel-drive BEV version offering a combined peak power of 570 kW (764 hp). Read more…
Li Auto’s i8 SUV gets single-motor variant in filing, hinting at lower price
The addition of a single-motor version means the Li i8’s starting price will go lower, in a bid to revive the electric SUV’s sluggish sales. Read more…
BYD Denza Z electric sports car appears in regulatory filing with top speed of 350 km/h
The Denza Z comes in three variants, all powered by a tri-motor system with a combined peak output of 1,180 kW (1,582 hp). Read more…
Xiaomi cleared to build extended-range EVs at Beijing plant as new SUV launch looms
The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle for Xiaomi’s rumored extended-range SUV, expected to launch in the second half of this year. Read more…
Nio Firefly sells out new limited edition EV in under eight hours
The model was limited to just 333 units, with the pace of sales exceeding the management team’s initial expectations. Read more…
China’s gasoline car sales plunge 41.8% in May as combustion era fades
China’s domestic sales of traditional fuel passenger vehicles fell to 497,000 units in May, down 357,000 units from a year earlier. Read more…
China’s May NEV sales stabilize as strong exports offset domestic slump, CAAM data shows
China’s May NEV sales rose 14.4% year-on-year to 1.496 million units, accounting for 56.9% of total new car sales, CAAM data shows. Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed previews new model RX, to debut this fall
Luxeed RX features a sporty coupe design, expected to deliver extreme performance. Read more…
